Jill and Nigel are up in the Lakes and have the opportunity to finish
off some of the final climbs of their outstanding Wainwright Fells list.

Today they have decided to walk Mellbreak and Hen Comb
and asked if I wish to accompany them.

Ann kindly stayed back to give Harry a shorter walk,
as this Loweswater Double would be too much for him now.

Also it was not a suitable walk for Ann's sister who
was staying with us this week.

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Talking of Loweswater doubles . . .

Yes, our two red squirrels are in and out of the garden
on a regular basis.

The only two minor problems . . . 1) you don't like
to go out and disturb them so garden jobs are often delayed.

2) good squirrel nuts are £35 per bag,
that makes it even more expensive than dog food.

Red Squirrels moult their body fur
twice a year (ears and tail just once a year) and when they lose
their thicker winter coat it can make them look a bit scruffy,
to say the least. Hopefully the grey fur on its side is
just that.